DuPage County

May 4, 2022

These cities are overvalued and could see price drops

We’re in a historically overvalued housing market, and these cities could see home prices drop 10%, Moody’s says

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April 27, 2022

Why this housing market is not a bubble ready to pop

Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream.

Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the country owned their own home. However, …

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April 19, 2022

Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses. For buyers, that might include things like your down payment and closing costs. And for sellers, you’re probably working on a bit of spring cleaning and maintenance to …

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April 13, 2022

Future price appreciation and what it means for you

 

Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago.

However, experts say the market is totally …

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April 6, 2022

Yes, we're still in a sellers market

Some Highlights

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March 30, 2022

Mortgage Rates: Where Will They Go from Here?

Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show how …

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March 23, 2022

Re-forecasting home price growth - another wild swing ahead

 

Depleted, stretched, and disheartened. That's how a lot of home shoppers, who've lost home bid after bid over the past year, are feeling these days. When it comes to timing, they've certainly gotten the short end of the stick. Over the past 12 months, U.S. home …

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March 16, 2022

Deep dive into real estate projections

 

 

Many experts have predicted a competitive spring market. In fact, everyone agrees that there's no signs of a market slowdown. If anything, we're seeing the market continue to heat up. 

 

The truth is we need more inventory. The active listings have dropped …

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March 9, 2022

Russian invasion and mortgage rates

 

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ll want to keep a pulse on what’s happening with mortgage rates. Rates have been climbing in recent months, especially since January of this year. And just a few weeks ago, the 30-year fixed mortgage …

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March 2, 2022

Supply and demand impacts your buying and selling goals

How Supply and Demand Can Impact Your Buying and Selling Goals | Keeping Current Matters

 

In today’s housing market, there are far more buyers looking for homes than sellers listing their houses. Based on the concept of supply and demand, this means home prices will naturally rise. Why is that? When there are more people trying to buy an item than …

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